Acquisition Bans, Taxes and More: An Introduction to Farm-Based Bill 86!
Dec 24, 2024This bill imposes restrictions on the acquisition of agricultural land by non-farmers and provides for a tax on uncultivated agricultural land.
The Quick and Dirty on Ontario’s Landfilling Prohibition Postponement in the Excess Soil Regulation
Dec 18, 2024Ontario announced that it will be postponing the prohibition on landfilling excess soil from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2027 under the excess soil regulation
Unpacking Partnership Contracts in Quebec’s New Bill 62 Public Infrastructure Legislation
Dec 11, 2024Bill 62 – An Act mainly to diversify the acquisition strategies of public bodies and increase their agility in carrying out infrastructure projects (“Bill 62”) was passed on October 2024 by the Québec National Assembly.
Developer-Friendly Changes Proposed for Ontario’s Record of Site Condition Regime
Dec 3, 2024Ontario is proposing to amend its Record of Site Condition legislation to streamline brownfield development and support other development projects.
Environmental Law and Brownfield Redevelopment: Key Legal Issues and Solutions
This webinar will cover the benefits of choosing a brownfield property for redevelopment and strategies and best practices for overcoming common environmental challenges through the planning and construction stages of a project.
Bringing a Positive Charge Back to Ontario’s Housing Economy: Province & OEB Announce Efforts to Reduce Regulatory Barriers and Costs for Housing Developers
Nov 20, 2024The OEB has published a Notice of proposed amendments to the Distribution System Code to facilitate development of housing in Ontario.
Ontario Passes Amendments to Construction Act Following Independent Review
Nov 12, 2024On Nov 6, 2024, Bill 216 received Royal Assent, including amendments to Ontario's Construction Act, per recommendations following independent review of the Act
New Mont-Tremblant Green Tax Targets Building Construction
Nov 8, 2024A Québec municipality has just adopted a green tax that applies to new building construction, to offset the impact on carbon storage
The Quick and Dirty on MORE Amendments to Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulation
Nov 6, 2024When it comes to excess soil, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks is no stranger to getting its hands dirty altering the regulations.
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